McGaw YMCA Camp Echo
Private
Residential YMCA overnight camp on Ryerson Long Lake near Fremont, run by the McGaw YMCA and founded in 1924 on 500 acres. Traditional camp programs start the summer before 3rd grade, with progressive teen and adventure-trip tracks for entering 9th-12th grades. Activities include horseback riding, a climbing wall and ropes course, archery, sailing, fishing and swimming. State-licensed and ACA-accredited.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact McGaw YMCA Camp Echo directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Steve FridsmaBeautiful waterfront camp and a caring, fun staff. Facilities are getting upgrades continuously since the pandemic ended.
★★★★★Jeordie FellnerI am a 67-year-old female who currently resides in San Diego, CA. Camp Echo was such an integral part of my youth. The friendships, lifelong values learned throughout my summers spent there, and camping experiences remain an indelible part of where I am today. This is an outstanding camping experience, to the degree that I am now sponsoring Camp Echo scholarships for future campers. I cannot speak highly enough about the Camp Echo experience. I am proud to have been a camper at Camp Echo, and part of the Camp Echo family.
★★★★★Elvir DizdarevicThis is a lovely place. My kids love it, and so do I. Many different activities for all ages. Heaven on earth if you like outdoor activities.
★★★★★Randy ShawVery nice and well Run YMCA Camp. Enjoyed my stay there very much. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, they had a nice archery range and high ropes area as well as bicycling, horseback riding, canoeing and water-skiing plus many other things to do.
★★★★★Tommy HI love this place. I have a great time every time I go because it's all about fun and core values. The staff is amazing and they treat you in an awesome way. They offer many different experiences like archery, sailing, biking in California or hiking in the Rockies. Words can't describe this place.